Director, Oncology Priority Accounts

Novartis

Director, Oncology Priority Accounts managing key accounts for Novartis. Leading product portfolio market access and relationships with senior partners.

Posted 4/27/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $185,500 - $344,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Customer-facing role, leading major accounts and improving market access for Novartis product portfolio.
Managing relationships with senior partners at target accounts.
Crafting and carrying out business plans for key accounts.
Coordinating collaboration among headquarters, account, and regional leadership teams.
Facilitating efficient communication between Novartis and key accounts, along with internal team coordination.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required from 4-year college or university.
10+ years’ experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, or similarly structured industries with large, geographically dispersed teams.
At least 2 different types of cross-functional roles and / or experiences.
2+ years in project management and translation of strategy into execution.
2+ years leading complex projects requiring cross-functional and national alignment.
Track record of exceptional performance and execution.
Strong influencing skills, ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in stressful situations.
Candidate must reside within territory or within a reasonable daily commuting distance of 100 miles from the territory border.
Ability to travel 60-80% over a broad geography is required, with the ability to drive and/or fly within the territory.
Must have a valid driver’s license.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Life and disability benefits
401(k) with company contribution and match
Paid time off including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves
Performance-based cash incentive

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementbusiness planningstrategy execution

Soft Skills

influencing skillstactdiplomacycommunicationrelationship management

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree